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Andy Brown

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Commissioner of Behavioral Health Services at Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.

Lawrence, KS Katılım Eylül 2011
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Kansas Health Institute
Kansas Health Institute@KHIorg·
🪷 This May, we are reflecting on and celebrating the contributions of older adults while imagining together what an Age-Friendly Kansas would mean for us all. This year’s theme, “Flip the Script on Aging,” encourages us to challenge outdated stereotypes and recognize the opportunities that come with growing older. 📘Learn more: khi.org/topics/age-fri… #KsHealth #OlderAmericansMonth #FlipTheScriptOnAging #AgeFriendlyKansas
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Veterans Health
Veterans Health@VeteransHealth·
In this story—the first in a series of two—we’ll talk about the first two strategies we’re taking throughout the next year and beyond to meet Veterans where they are and with the resources they need. news.va.gov/138866/how-va-…
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KDADSOfficial
KDADSOfficial@KDADSOfficial·
Want to learn more about the new Community Support Waiver in the works to support Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities? Register to attend the Zoom town hall on July 31, hosted by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services: bit.ly/3Y7T5tj. (Accommodation requests welcome.)
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Andy Brown@andy_b_brown·
A little national attention from our peers for some of the good work our staff is doing day in and day out.
KDADSOfficial@KDADSOfficial

In July’s @taccommunicate Learning Network Bulletin, KDADS AOT Program Coordinator Jessica Mays was in the 'spotlight' for her dedication and commitment to re-introducing House Bill 2353 after it faced opposition in 2023. Mays worked to educate, compromise, and rework the bill to see it successfully passed as a bipartisan effort in 2024. The bill serves to amend Kansas's existing AOT legislation by adding measures that allow people to "receive the help they need in the least restrictive and most productive way possible." treatmentadvocacycenter.org/aot-learning-n…

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KDADSOfficial
KDADSOfficial@KDADSOfficial·
The Kansas 'Community Summit' is a significant event that brings together youth and adult leaders from across the state to foster collaboration and drive positive social change. This initiative, led by KDADS in partnership with @wsuEngagement, @WichitaState, and @CADCA, highlights the power of community coalitions and the impact they can have when working together. CADCA's extensive experience representing more than 5,000 community coalition across the country ensures meaningful and lasting change in Kansas and beyond.
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KDADSOfficial
KDADSOfficial@KDADSOfficial·
Today, @GovLauraKelly announced that Kansas has been added to the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program. CCBHCs provide greater access to crisis and behavioral health care services in communities. “The CCBHC model is essential to the resources Kansans need to overcome substance use disorders and improve mental health,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “This announcement strengthens the work my administration is doing to provide these critical services.” Full release: governor.kansas.gov/governor-kelly…
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Action Alliance
Action Alliance@Action_Alliance·
Just released: The 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention from @HHSgov. It is a bold new 10-year whole-of-society approach that provides concrete recommendations for addressing gaps in the suicide prevention field. hhs.gov/nssp
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Andy Brown@andy_b_brown·
Real proud of the work Kansas is doing on homelessness. Hope we can continue to do more!
KDADSOfficial@KDADSOfficial

KDADS staff joined representatives from the Kansas Statewide Homeless Coalition, United Community Services of Johnson County, and Dr. Sam Tsemberis of Pathways Housing First Institute at the 3-day @hfpartnersconf last week in Atlanta to share best practices, highlight success stories, and chart the way forward in the fight against homelessness. #HousingFirst

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KDADSOfficial
KDADSOfficial@KDADSOfficial·
Secretary Laura Howard today announced a partnership with Public Consulting Group (PCG) to assist in the state’s plan to modernize the Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver by addressing waitlist and workforce challenges, and supporting the state in the development of a new Community Support Waiver (CSW).
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Rural Development Kansas
Rural Development Kansas@RurDev_Kansas·
Happy Valentine's Day, Kansas! We Love You.
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Rep. Nick Hoheisel
Rep. Nick Hoheisel@RepHoheisel·
As a father with a daughter in the IDD community, I'm thankful for the new partnership in Kansas, announced by State Treasurer Steven Johnson, KCDD Ex Dir Sara Hart Weir and Secretary Laura Howard, raising awareness for the ABLE Savings Program. kansascash.ks.gov/able_savings.h… #ksleg
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Governor Laura Kelly
Governor Laura Kelly@GovLauraKelly·
Today, I traveled to the @SedgwickCounty Jail to hear from law enforcement & mental health experts about how expanding Medicaid would make Kansas safer. It turns out that getting people access to mental health care and substance abuse treatment leads to fewer arrests.
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Andy Brown@andy_b_brown·
RT @KDADSOfficial: Sixth Annual Kansas Prevention Conference October 12-13 KDADS’ Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Commission and @KsPreve…
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Andy Brown@andy_b_brown·
@BaileyBlair Thank you for your service in that role. You have done great work!
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Bailey@BaileyBlair·
Last night I stepped down as the vice president and lead trainer of StopSuicideICT. Helping to start and build this organization has been one of the great journeys of my life and I look forward to seeing what becomes of the organization under new leadership.
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Governor Laura Kelly
Governor Laura Kelly@GovLauraKelly·
But we’ll only get this done if legislators act. Call your legislator now at 800-432-3924 and tell them to expand Medicaid in 2024. #ksleg
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